https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/01/25/santa-clara-county-will-move-forward-with-390-million-new-jail/ > In a major decision years in the making, Santa Clara County will move forward with a $390 million new jail, despite public outcry from criminal justice activists who argued the facility will not increase public safety or address the widespread issue of mental health and drug addiction. > During a long and fraught meeting on Tuesday, county supervisors approved the new jail in a narrow 3-2 vote, with Cindy Chavez and Susan Ellenberg voting against.